(See) Südkoreas CVX-Projekt

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South Korea’s New F-35A Purchase May Kill CVX Program

Several local media outlets reported that the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) plan to acquire additional F-35As, which had been delayed due to the priority given to South Korea’s aircraft carrier program or CVX, has gained traction under the new administration. [...]

Some are saying that the move raises doubts about the future of the CVX program. If confirmed, the plan will see the ROKAF invest ₩ 3.9 trillion, or around $ 3 billion, to acquire 20 additional F-35As from 2023 to the late 2020s. DAPA is expected to finalize the decision later this month. The new development comes four years after the ROKAF first proposed the plan in 2018. The plans were struck down at the time due to the focus given on purchasing F-35Bs for CVX. [...]

Several key members of the Yoon administration, including the Minister of National Defense, have expressed reservations about the aircraft carrier program. Experts say that the new administration’s emphasis on countering North Korea’s missile and nuclear capabilities contributed to the decision to approve the ROKAF plan.

https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/202...vx-program

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